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Remakes And Sequels Dominate The Summer Movie Season11:01
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August 30, 2019

John Oliver voices Zazu and JD McCrary voices Young Simba in the live-action remake of "The Lion King." (Courtesy Disney Enterprises, Inc.)

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Host Jeremy Hobson speaks with John Horn of the KPCC show "The Frame" about the summer film season. Disney's "The Lion King," "Aladdin" and "Toy Story 4" were among the highest grossing films.

This segment aired on August 30, 2019.

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Remakes And Sequels Dominate The Summer Movie Season11:01
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